Altar Supplies

Setting up an altar for your witchcraft journay can be a deeply personal and spiritual practice. The items you choose will depend on your specific beliefs and traditions and the type of rituals or spells you intend to perform. But basic equipment includes an alter table and/or alter cloth to enhance the dedicated space where you’ve set up your altar. Candles of different colors for different purposes are also important in witchcraft, while incense and smudge sticks are essential for cleansing and creating a sacred atmosphere. Crystals and gemstones (each holding magical properties) are also recommended items for your witchcraft altar, as is a dish, bowl or cauldron for burning herbs or incense and/or for symbolic cooking. Creating and maintaining an altar is a sacred practice, so allow your intuition to guide you in crafting a space that feels right for you. Below are some common supplies you might consider including on your witchcraft altar: